Lead Engineer - Combustion CFD

LS3002 GE Vernova Operations LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova, a leader in electrification and decarbonization, seeks a combustion CFD specialist to model aerothermal performance for gas turbine combustors. You will perform high-end CFD simulations, support modeling roadmaps, and collaborate with design engineers to ensure durability, operability, and emissions requirements are met.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, documentation, and continuous improvement within the Combustion Design module of the Gas Turbine Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a practical application.
• Minimum 4 years of combustion CFD modeling experience.
• Experience with CAD and pre-processing tools to prepare and mesh gas turbine components.

Responsibilities

• Use simulation to conduct combustion CFD analysis to predict combustor performance parameters.
• Support the development and implementation of the combustion modeling roadmap.
• Solve combustor design and analysis problems using pre-processing and CFD tools.
• Assist in design decisions and root cause analysis by leveraging predictive analysis simulations.
• Execute the analysis or evaluation projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Document work clearly and effectively present your work (including assumptions, status, and results) in formal and informal reviews.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and templates to be communicated with the global GE Vernova Combustion community.
• Embrace Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks. As a member of the Gas Turbine Engineering organization of GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, specifically a member of the Combustion Design module, you will be an active contributor to the advanced modeling, CFD simulation and methods development activities. You will perform high-end CFD simulations to model aerothermal performance parameters of the combustion system. You will collaborate with design engineers and work closely with the Controlled Title Holders in supporting engine programs and root cause analysis while ensuring that designs meet all durability, operability, and emissions requirements.

Job Description

What you’ll do - Key Responsibilities

• Use simulation to conduct combustion CFD analysis to predict combustor performance parameters.
• Support the development and implementation of the combustion modeling roadmap.
• Solve combustor design and analysis problems using pre-processing and CFD tools.
• Assist in design decisions and root cause analysis by leveraging predictive analysis simulations.
• Execute the analysis or evaluation projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to engineering practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Document work clearly and effectively present your work (including assumptions, status, and results) in formal and informal reviews.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and templates to be communicated with the global GE Vernova Combustion community.
• Embrace Lean principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring - Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a practical application.
• Minimum 4 years of combustion CFD modeling experience.
• You have experience with CAD and pre-processing tools to prepare and mesh gas turbine components.

What will make you stand out - Desired Qualifications

• You hold a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• You have experience in gas turbine CFD modeling with commercial codes such as Ansys Fluent, Star-CCM+ or Charles.
• You have experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Python scripting.
• You are familiar with AI and possess a continuous improvement (Lean) mindset.
• You are someone who brings innovative mindset, is a team player, and has excellent presentation and communication skills.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 15, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse‑based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com